Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Rhys Meyers to Lead BLACK BUTTERFLY Thriller

Brian Goodman's psychological thriller BLACK BUTTERFLY, a remake of the French film PAPILLON NOIR, has found its two leads.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Rhys Meyers will star in the project, which will feature a script by Justin Stanley and Steve Hilts, adapted from Herve Korian's French-language screenplay.

"This is a film where emotions cascade as the story unfolds with twists and turns that create unrelenting drama and thrills," producer Andrea Iervolino said in a statement. "To pull it off, you need an actor with real gravitas and proven connectivity with audiences, so we feel fortunate to have Antonio step into this incredible role and do what he does best - own a role and deliver amazing performances."

Banderas will play 'Paul,' described as "a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter (Rhys Meyers) and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light."

Filming is set to begin this May in Italy.

Banderas is currently filming SECURITY and the TV series HAVANA QUARTET. Among his recent big screen credits are ALTAMIRA, THE 33, KNIGHT OF CUPS, THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER, AUTOMATA and THE EXPENDABLES 3.

Meyers has LONDON TOWN, THE RISING: 1916, SHADOW and DAMASCUS COVER in the queue. He recently appeared in the film STONEWALL and in the TV series ROOTS, DRACULA and THE TUDORS.